Daily Express DVD Player - Home Entertainment Technology

Bryan Spink · 07-11-2009, 19:32

Hi!
Can anyone identify what player this is?

EXPRESS DVD PLAYER

Bryan

meltcity · 07-11-2009, 22:08

I can't identify it but it looks horrible. You can buy similar players for about the same price in the supermarkets.

At least with a supermarket purchase you can return it to get a refund when it inevitably fails.

niall campbell · 07-11-2009, 23:50

the beauty of cheapo dvd players is they will more or less play anything...........

picture quality will be OKish and ideal for a bedroom

M. Tourette · 08-11-2009, 02:44

What part of this is "free" It says free DVD and media player but click on either link and you have to pay for an item £14.98 for both and £1.45 for the DVD, no way is that only for the P&P

John Dough · 08-11-2009, 13:38

As with all things in The Express it'll be of 'rock bottom' quality.You can probably get a better quality machine in 'Poundland'.

bargepower · 08-11-2009, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by M. Tourette

What part of this is "free" It says free DVD and media player but click on either link and you have to pay for an item £14.98 for both and £1.45 for the DVD, no way is that only for the P&P

It's the way it's worded - the DVD 2012 disk is free, you just pay p&p, but the player is chargeable. Typical marketing trick, the idea is you quickly read it and think "free!"

The actual wording is

"Claim a free 2012 preview DVD and a fabulous hi-tech home media player"

if it said "Claim a free 2012 preview DVD and a fabulous free hi-tech home media player" that would totally change the offer.

Orbitalzone · 08-11-2009, 20:03

It's probably about the same as a £15 - £20 cheapo DVD player you'd buy in Tesco's.

If you must get something like this then you're better off going to Tesco so that when it goes wrong you can get your money back much more easily.

And £1.49 for a preview DVD?

No thanks.

John Dough · 08-11-2009, 21:16

Another 'missable' offer from that rag The Express.

television2004 · 08-11-2009, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by M. Tourette

What part of this is "free" It says free DVD and media player but click on either link and you have to pay for an item £14.98 for both and £1.45 for the DVD, no way is that only for the P&P

Read clause 4 of terms and conditions.

Sibeber · 09-11-2009, 15:16

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Originally Posted by television2004

Read clause 4 of terms and conditions.

Very similar thing with the free upgrade to windows 7 to recent computer buyers who have vista ....the free upgrade carries a charge of £15 for post and packing ..£15 to put a disc in a jiffy bag ...having a laugh !

television2004 · 10-11-2009, 20:07

Yes clause 4 of Expansive Media says all their goods are provided free of charge but can charge for shipping and handling. What Express newspapers need to answer is what the £9.99 is for. We know £4.99 is for P and P.

Matt-08 · 10-11-2009, 21:34

Don't think I've seen a cheap DVD Player with a USB port before.

07-11-2009, 19:32	#1
Bryan Spink Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Services: Humax HD, Sky+ HD, MV-8085 USB, Freeview, TalkTalk BB, Topup Posts: 604	Daily Express DVD Player Hi! Can anyone identify what player this is? EXPRESS DVD PLAYER Bryan

07-11-2009, 22:08	#2
meltcity Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,512	I can't identify it but it looks horrible. You can buy similar players for about the same price in the supermarkets. At least with a supermarket purchase you can return it to get a refund when it inevitably fails.

07-11-2009, 23:50	#3
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: now a townie in glasgow! help Services: TV aerial now and FM. Freesat and Freesatfromsky is it the same thing ? Posts: 5,401	the beauty of cheapo dvd players is they will more or less play anything........... picture quality will be OKish and ideal for a bedroom

08-11-2009, 02:44	#4
M. Tourette Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Filmer Hole. Posts: 3,777	What part of this is "free" It says free DVD and media player but click on either link and you have to pay for an item £14.98 for both and £1.45 for the DVD, no way is that only for the P&P

08-11-2009, 13:38	#5
John Dough Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,242	As with all things in The Express it'll be of 'rock bottom' quality.You can probably get a better quality machine in 'Poundland'.

08-11-2009, 20:03	#7
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: East Sussex Services: SkyHD, PlusNet ADSL, Posts: 8,256	It's probably about the same as a £15 - £20 cheapo DVD player you'd buy in Tesco's. If you must get something like this then you're better off going to Tesco so that when it goes wrong you can get your money back much more easily. And £1.49 for a preview DVD? No thanks.

08-11-2009, 21:16	#8
John Dough Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,242	Another 'missable' offer from that rag The Express.

10-11-2009, 20:07	#11
television2004 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 756	Yes clause 4 of Expansive Media says all their goods are provided free of charge but can charge for shipping and handling. What Express newspapers need to answer is what the £9.99 is for. We know £4.99 is for P and P.

10-11-2009, 21:34	#12
Matt-08 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Services: Virgin Media VIP Package, 1GB Mobile Broadband + VM Freedom Netbook - RED. Posts: 5,470	Don't think I've seen a cheap DVD Player with a USB port before.